Here's one I thought you might like- there's a few of these out there! After the scroll was broken off they filed it down on the peghead to soften the edges and blend in a bit. So, the old scroll (which they kept) wouldn't fit and a new scroll had to made. Before and after pics. The owner wanted the back of the peghead left dull, but they can be shined up like the front. ...
Just a note to let you know the shop is now shutdown until September, when we're set up at our new place. The exception are our used MAC instruments will still be available (have one you won't want to miss coming up soon). We'll miss the old school, but it's a bit big for us now, and we retain all of the memories of luthiers, players, vendors, dealers, and mandolins. So schedule your Mando's trip to 'The Mando Spa', as several of our players have taken to calling it, in the ...
Updated Jul-12-2020 at 4:28pm by Mary Weber
Here is a nice old Flatiron from a player in NJ who figures he’s going to be spending a lot more time with his mando and wanted it to play it’s best. He got a plane and re-fret, nut bone nut, new bridge, and as long as it was in the shop, added a scallop and custom inlay. Check out the great engraving job Bill did on the new James Tailpiece!
Here's a happy Ranger Player vacationing on the beach- the next one is the Ranger Travel Mando getting a tan : ) Thanks, Ben!!
...and the Mandolin Man is back!! He's been busy updating the shop, acquiring the best materials and, most importantly, perfecting design. There will be the B2 model line, and the customized (as only you and he can imagine together) "The Bruce" line of mandolin family instruments and arch top guitars. Watch the Montana Lutherie website for ongoing updates: price list, design and spec lists, new instruments for sale, and questions answered. ...
Montana Lutherie's website went live- take a look when you get a chance: www.montanalutherie.com Still have a few parts and accessories to add but the platform is there!
Needed to add to our wardrobe. Thanks to our male mando model, Paul!